Trunk comparison: Kia Stonic vs Durchschnitt SUV

Main Differences

Three significant differences stand out in the comparison:

• Folded Seats: The average SUV is 9.4 in (18%) longer than the Kia Stonic when all seats are folded down.
• Upright Seat Row: The average SUV offers 6.3 in (23%) more length in the trunk when the first row of seats remains upright.
• Trunk Depth (loading edge → trunk floor): The Kia Stonic is 5.1 in (260%) deeper than the average SUV.

Impact on Usability

More length in the average SUV (both with folded seats and with the first row upright) means specifically: longer items can be transported more easily and there is overall more cargo space in the longitudinal direction.

This is advantageous for furniture parts, long sports equipment (e.g., skis, boards), or longer boxes, especially if passengers are to remain in the front seats at the same time.

The significantly greater depth of the Kia Stonic (the cargo floor sits lower relative to the loading edge) brings other practical advantages: heavy or bulky but not overly long items can be recessed deeper into the cargo area and lie more securely below the loading edge.

This increases the usable volume in the vertical direction and more easily prevents shifting during cornering. A disadvantage may be that lifting heavy items over the loading edge into the deeper area is somewhat more strenuous.

Smaller differences (e.g., slightly greater opening height and somewhat wider narrowest point in the Stonic, marginally wider trunk opening in the average SUV, or a 0.8 in higher loading edge in the Stonic) are practically hardly noticeable and only slightly affect everyday usability.

Conclusion: For transporting longer items and more longitudinal volume, the average SUV is clearly advantageous. For deeper-stowed, secure storage of bulky but shorter loads, the Kia Stonic offers benefits due to its significantly deeper cargo floor.